Property and Building Inspection

Question 1

Which type of wall is driven into the ground and resists loads on both sides?

a. Gravity wall
b. Piling wall
c. Cantilever wall
d. Anchored wall

Answer 1

Piling wall

Question 2

What is the minimum grading needed to securely deflect water away from a house?

a. 6 inches for every 5 feet
b. 10 inches for every 10 feet
c. 6 inches for every 10 feet
d. 5 inches for every 6 feet

Answer 2

6 inches for every 10 feet

Question 3

How far apart should weep holes be placed?

a. 12 to 18 inches
b. 10 to 15 inches
c. 15 to 20 inches
d. 12 to 24 inches

Answer 3

12 to 18 inches

Question 4

What is the purpose of exterior covering materials?

a. To provide an alluring aesthetic for the house
b. To be a secondary source of structure and support
c. To act as a second layer of protection from inclement weather.
d. To shed water away from the internal systems and components

Answer 4

To shed water away from the internal systems and components

Question 5

All of the following are true about flashing EXCEPT __________.

a. Must be impervious to water
b. Must be malleable
c. Must be rust-and corrosion resistant
d. Must be installed from top to bottom

Answer 5

Must be installed from top to bottom

Question 6

Safety glass must be present in a door if the pane can allow __________.a.a 3-inch cube to pass through.b.a 6-inch cube to pass through.c.a 3-inch sphere to pass through.d.a 6-inch sphere to pass through.

Answer 6

3-inch sphere to pass through.

Question 7

How much force should a railing be able to support when pushing against the guardrail?

a. 50 lb
b. 100 lb
c. 150 lb
d. 200 lb

Answer 7

200 lb

Question 8

Based on the following U-values, which of the following traps the most heat?

a. 0.20 W/m2K
b. 0.50 W/m2K
c. 2.20 W/m2K
d. 1.50 W/m2K

Answer 8

0.20 W/m2K

Question 9

Which of the following is the most common form of residential roof?

a. Asphalt shingle covering
b. Tile and slate
c. Metal
d. Green

Answer 9

Asphalt shingle covering

Question 10

Continuous flashing requires a ____________ to stop runoff from contacting the underlayment.

a. K-channel
b. 80
c. A-channel
d. I-channel

Answer 10

J-channel

Question 11

All of the following are signs of old asphalt shingles EXCEPT __________.

a. Curled at the lower corners
b. Softened at the center
c. Cracking
d. Lack of granules

Answer 11

Softened at the center

Question 12

Which of the following occurs when warm air from the home enters the attic and heats up frozen water on the roof that cannot be drained due to snow?

a. Ice locks
b. Snow patrols
c. Ice dams
d. Roof ponds

Answer 12

Ice dams

Question 13

All of the following determine electrical service capacity and system viability EXCEPT __________.

a. Service line supplies desired amperage
b. Residential wiring system can sustain desired amperage
c. Over-current protection device meets desired amperage
d. A system is in place to ground excess amperage

Answer 13

A system is in place to ground excess amperage

Question 14

Panel screws on electrical panel covers should have __________.

a. Pointed ends and deep-cut, closely spaced threads
b. Pointed ends and shallow-cut, closely spaced threads
c. Blunted ends and deep-cut, closely spaced threads
d. Blunted ends and shallow-cut, closely spaced threads

Answer 14

Blunted ends and shallow-cut, closely spaced threads

Question 15

Which type of heat transfer is employed by air conditioning units to turn refrigerant into a gas?

a. Conduction
b. Convection
c. Radiation
d. Advection

Answer 15

Convection

Question 16

Which of the following is the LEAST efficient part of the cooling system?

a. HVAC ducts
b. Interior unit
c. Exterior unit
d. Refrigerant line

Answer 16

HVAC ducts

Question 17

Double-wall vents are also known as __________.

a. Type A vents
b. Type B vents
c. Type C vents
d. Type D vents

Answer 17

Type B vents

Question 18

How much humidity do mold spores typically need to become active?

a. 50%
b. 60%
c. 70%
d. 80%

Answer 18

70%

Question 19

What are the two main minerals that compose hard water?

a. Calcium and Manganese
b. Cadmium and Magnesium
c. Chalcedony and Manganese
d. Calcium and Magnesium

Answer 19

Calcium and Magnesium

Question 20

Which of the following is a waste line that has two plumbing traps connected together.

a. S-trap
b. C-trap
c. U-trap
d. Z-trap

Answer 20

S-trap

Question 21

Where are sump pits dug?

a. At the highest possible elevation in a basement or crawl space
b. At the highest possible elevation by the main water line
c. At the lowest possible elevation by the main water line
d. At the lowest possible elevation in a basement or crawl space

Answer 21

At the lowest possible elevation in a basement or crawl space

Question 22

Which of the following refers to the phenomenon that occurs when nails are used to hang drywall?

a. Nail pushing
b. Nail pulling
c. Nail popping
d. Nail picking

Answer 22

Nail popping

Question 23

The linear stair tread height should be no greater than __________.

a. 6 ¼ inches
b. 7 ¾ inches
c. 7 ⅜ inches
d. 8 ¾ inches

Answer 23

7 ¾ inches

Question 24

When designing a height for a masonry chimney, what rule should be employed?

a. 2-5-10 rule
b. 3-2-10 rule
c. 4-6-8 rule
d. 1-5-10 rule

Answer 24

3-2-10 rule

Question 25

Which of the following is a vacuum-releasing component attached to the drainage system of a dishwasher?

a. Vacuum block
b. Third space
c. High loop
d. Air gap

Answer 25

Air gap